#vegetation diety

[lenbryant]

I wasn't invited to the coronation, but I dig what the royal graphic designer did here on the invites. Extra points for including the cool vegetation deity (he's like some cabbage god with thistles) and all the amazing wildflowers. Printed on recycled paper no less.

BBC: "Reflecting the King's many years of environmental campaigning, the artwork for the coronation invitation uses the folklore figure of the "green man", with features made from ivy, hawthorn and oak leaves.

According to Buckingham Palace it is a symbol of spring and rebirth which celebrates a new reign.

The design by illustrator Andrew Jamieson also includes images of the natural world, including wildflowers, birds and insects, as well as national and heraldic emblems."

[stalkerofthegods]

Lord Dionysus/Bacchus deep dive

Lord Dionysus is an eccentric god, He is an understanding god, I adore him as a researcher and as someone in the community with schizophrenia and mental illness, he is kind far beyond words, he is not only a wine god but also the god of freedom and ecstasy, may we all respect him and may his devotees and worshipers speak of his good deeds and yell in his honor of goodness.

Signs he's reaching out • smelling wine all of a sudden, craving wine, You feel a twinge of madness, dreams with his attributes with him, seeing references of him everywhere

Herbs •psalakanthos plant, Grapes and their vines, Figs, Bay laurel, Barley, Pine, Pomegranate, Fennel, apples, berries, weed, Silver Fir, Bindweed, poppy, wheat and hops leafs, wildflowers, pine cones, Apple seeds, Blazing star. I think he would like Cinnamon, mint, feverfew (happiness), Pepper, basil, chives, horseradish (courage), orange, lemongrass, marjoram (insight), vanilla, sorrel, cinnamon (love) 

Animals• Oxen and wild animals, asses, Leopards, Panther, Cheetah, serpents, rams,  dolphins, tigers, lynx, panthers, goats, bats, griffons, bulls , foxes, deers/fawns

Colors •purple, green, gold, Red, Black, White.

Patron of• fruit and intoxitation, Parties, Festivities, Banquets, Drinking, Bacchic Revelry, Madness, Bacchic Frenzy, Insanity, Hallucination, Homosexuality, Effeminacy, Cross-dressing, Forest Wilderness, Wild vegetation, Predatory big cats, Reincarnation, The path to Elysium, Comedy and Tragedy Plays, Playwrites, Actors, bartenders, the arts, non-binary people, divination, witchcraft, oracles

Curses• violence, and sickness, Destructive insanity, madness

Blessings• pleasure and fun, Religious frenzy (in the orgiastic cults), Ecstasy, Afterlife in Elysium (paradise), getting a bigger friend group, charismatic going up, getting a romantic partner.

Diety of• wine-making, orchards, fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, theatre, partying, Epiphany, weddings, death, sacrifice, sexuality, dancing, immortality, and reincarnation, uninhibited freedom, as well as the subversion of the powerful, ecstasy, and abandon, swamps and marshes.

Crystals• Amethyst, grape agate, Garnet, Ruby, deep red stones, tiger eye, serpentine, leopard jasper, amber, green opal or jade, carnelian, rose quartz (someone had it on their alter for him, so I added it here.), bloodstone, sugilite, purple fluorite, ametrine lepidolite

Mortal or immortal • immortal

Zodiac • Taruas 

Vows/omans• none 

Number• 7 

Morals• he is morally ambiguous

Married to• Ariadne 

Past lovers• Althaia, Ampelos, Aphrodite, Erigone, Kronois, Pallene, Physokoa, Polymnos.

What he favors in devotees• free-spirited, out-of-the-norm, wild lifestyle, gender fluid, transgender, nonbinary people. People are restricted wanting to become free. 

Personality• He brings joy, ecstasy, and merriment, but also delivers "brutal and blinding rage”, he's a very chill guy, many say he is sassy. I met him once, and he respects people's boundaries.

Home• Mount Olympus 

Equivalents/most resemblance • Osiris, Hades, Sabazios, Yahweh, Bacchus, Liber, Tammuz, Orotalt, Fufluns, Acan, Jesus.

Epithets• Acratophorus, Ἀκρατοφό.ρος “giver of unmixed wine at Phigaleia in arcadia, Acroreites at Sicyon Adoneus a Latinised form of Adonis and is also used as an epithet for Bacchus, AegobolusΑἰγοβόλος "goat-shooter" at Potniae in Boeoria, Aesymnetes Αἰσυμνήτης “ruler" or "lord" at Aroë and Patrae in Achaea, Agrios Ἄγριος "wild", in Macedonia, Androgynos Ἀνδρόγυνος ”Androgynous” specifically in intercourse referring to the god taking both an active male and a passive female role, Anthroporraistes, Ἀνθρωπορραίστης “man-destroyer" a title of Dionysus at Tenedos, Bassareus, Βασσαρεύς "fox-skin", which item was worn by his cultists in their mysteries. Bougenes, Βουγενής or Βοηγενής “borne by a cow", in the Mysteries of Lerna,

Braetes, Βραίτης "related to beer" at Thrace, Briseus Βρῑσεύς "he who prevails" in Smyrna, Bromios Βρόμιος "roaring” and "roar of thunder" refering to the wind amd primarily relating to the central death/resurrection element of his myths and also the god's transformations into lion and bull and  of those who drink alcohol and refers to Dionysus' father, Zeus "the thunderer", Choiropsalasχοιροψάλας “pig-plucker" Greek χοῖρος = "pig"(which was  used as a slang term for the female genitalia as A reference to Dionysus's role as a fertility deity), Chthonios ��θόνιος “the subterranean”, Cistophorus Κιστοφόρος "basket-bearer and ivy-bearer" because baskets are sacred to the Dionysus,Dimetor Διμήτωρ "twice-born" which Refers to Dionysus's two births, Dendrites Δενδρίτης "he of the trees" as a fertility god, Dithyrambos Διθύραμβος used at his festivals referring to his premature birth, Eleutherios Ἐλευθέριος “the liberator" also a epithet shared with Eros, Endendros ("he in the tree"), Enorches "with balls" with reference to his fertility, or "in the testicles" in reference to Zeus' sewing the baby Dionysus "into his thigh" which means his testicles used in Samos and Lesbos, Eridromos"good-running" in Nonnus' Dionysiaca, Erikryptos Ἐρίκρυπτος "completely hidden" in Macedonia, Euaster Εὐαστήρ from the cry "euae",  Euius (Euios), from the cry "euae" in lyric passages, and in Euripides’ play “the bacche, Lacchus Lακχος a possible epithet which is associated with the Elusinian Mysteries, The name "Iacchus" may come from the Ιακχος (Iakchos) whicj is a hymn sung in honor of Dionysus.

Indoletes, Ἰνδολέτης, meaning slayer/killer of Indians Due to his campaign against the Indians, Isodaetes, Ισοδαίτης, meaning "he who distributes equal portions", cult epithet which is also shared with Helios, Kemilius, Κεμήλιος and kemas: "young deer, pricket",

Liknites "he of the winnowing fan", as a fertility god connected with mystery religions ( a winnowing fan was used to separate the chaff from the grain.)

Palazzo Massimo, Rome, Lenaius, Ληναῖος "god of the wine-press", Lyaeus, or Lyaios Λυαῖος, "deliverer” and "loosener") which refers to him as who releases from care and anxiety, 

Lysius, Λύσιος "delivering, releasing" At Thebes there was a temple of Dionysus Lysius, MelanaigisΜελάναιγις "of the black goatskin" at the Apaturia festival, 

Morychus Μόρυχος “smeared" in Sicily, because his icon was smeared with wine less at the vintage, Mystes Μύστης "of the mysteries" at Tegea in Arcadia, Nysian Nύσιος according to Philostatus he was called like this by the Ancient indians  Most probably, because according to legend he founded the city of Nysa, Oeneus, Οἰνεύς "wine-dark" as god of the wine press, Omadios “flesh-eater", Eusebius writes in Preparation for the gospel that Euelpis of Carystus states that in Chios and Tendos they did a human sacrifice to Dionysus Omadios, 

Phallen , (Φαλλήν) (probably "related to the phallus” at Lesbos, Phleus "related to the bloοm of a plant", Peudanor Ψευδάνωρ "false man" referring to his feminine qualities in Macedonia,

Pericionius, Περικιόνιος "climbing the column (ivy)" a name of Dionysus at Thebes, Semeleios or Semeleius or Semeleus an obscure epithet meaning 'He of the Earth' and 'son of Semele' Also “Son of Semele, Iakchus, wealth-giver”, 

Skyllitas, Σκυλλίτας “related to the vine-branch" at Kos, Sykites, Συκίτης "related to figs" at Laconia,Taurophagus, Ταυροφάγος “bull eating", Tauros Ταῦρος “a bull", Theoinus, Θέοινος wine-god of a festival in Attica, Τhyiοn, Θυίων "from the festival of Dionysus 'Thyia' (Θυῐα) at Elis", Thyllophorus, Θυλλοφόρος "bearing leaves" at Kos, Dionysus and Zeus absorbs the role of Sabazios (a Thracian/Phrygian deity)

Facts• Dionysus was the last god to enter Olympus, When Dionysus had grown up lady Hera made him into a state of madness so he wandered through many countries of the earth, He was a student of the famous centaur Chiron who taught him how to dance, The common names Dennis and Denise are said to be derived from Dionysus. he hated the sight of an owl

Roots• Ancient Greece, Greek mythology, Mount Pramnos on Ikaria

Offerings • Honey, Meat, Alcohol (especially wine), Fruit, Cakes, Poetry, Songs, Spices (ex- cinnamon), Blood or liquids resembling blood, He thinks those "wine mom" signs that you get in cheap gift shops are hilarious, Grape juice, Intoxicants, Grapes, Olive oil, Apples, Figs, Eggs, Goblets, Curved daggers, Bull horns, Snake skin, Leopard or tiger print objects, Purple candles, Theatre masks, Sexual toys, Percussion instruments, Wine bottles, Fake/toy grapes, Leaves or curls from grapevines, Pine needles, Pinecones, Apple seeds, Bindweed, Wildflowers, Toys photos or art of any big cats, snakes, Hymns, Songs you’ve written, Any art that you create, Any stories that you create, Art, pictures of the comedy, Wine corks, Wine labels, Toy or miniature drums, milk, water from the sea (he has a strong connection with the sea), Decorative beads, party beads, flashy jewelry, Wine glasses, Shot glasses, Corkscrews, Sparkling cider, Grape flavored things, Cheese, hallucinogens, Nips (small alcohol bottles), Bottle opener, Beer/soda tabs, Alcohol bottles with cool labels, Costumes, NatureFig/fig newtonsBull imagery, Donkey imagery, Bones, Antlers, Dead/preserved animals, Hiking gear, Seeds, Concert/festival tickets, Locks of hair, Shaven beard hair, Pride swag, ravagant clothes/clothes that make you feel good, soup (you know , you know.)

Devotional • learn about sacred sex, shamanic journeying, responsible entheogen use, and alcohol as a sacrament, read “The Secret History” book, Make a playlist for Him, Dance and sing to your favorite songs or songs you’d think He would like, Throw a feast in His honor, Remembering to take your medication and taking care of your mental health, Support/donate to your local theatre in His name, Be a part of the theatre, Stand up for those that are marginalized, Write stories/plays for Him, Invite Him to watch plays or movies with you (especially comedies or tragedies), Throw parties or attend them, Attend festivals, Attend a wine tasting, Go on wine tours, Attend parades, Masturbate or partake in sexual acts for Him (if you’re comfortable doing so And over 18), Drink alcohol or grape juice, Smoke po, Learn about winemaking, Support local vineyards, Wear wreaths made from ivy, Wear faux leopard or tiger print, Wear the color purple, Pray to Him for things while intoxicated/high, Visit your local winery and participate in a grape-stomp, do some Homebrewing in his honor, Grow a garden in his honor, Make your own ritual tools in his honor, Collect art, do Glamourbombs in his honor, Pretend to be somebody else in his honor, go out to a club in his honor, listen to music in his honor, read in his his mythos, write things for a ritual and write a prayer for him, eat some grapes or have some grape juice or sparkling grape juice (or wine if able and of age), listen to party music, read plays, watch musicals or plays (ex- high school musical, Hamilton), listen to musical soundtracks, learn about the history of theatre, learn about viticulture and vineyards, do things that bring you pleasure, listen to party soundscapes, watch documentaries about any of his sacred animals, Trip intentionally/spiritually, Learn about substance abuse/recovery, Destigamtize drug users, Learn about harm reduction, Make home videos, Write poetry, Act, Dress up, Go to the woods, Dance/sing in the woods, Meditate in the woods, Learn wilderness safety and first aid, Learn what to do when encountering a wild animal, Go off the beaten path, Explore new areas, Pick up litter, Forage, Recycle bottles, Grow fruit, Try new fruits, Have sex (let the partner know beforehand it's in Diyonisus honor, 18+), Masturbate (18+), Have threesomes/swing (ask him before and make sure the other participants know it's in Dionysus's honor, 18+.), Finally, give into that one kink you’ve been ignoring (you know the one, 18+), Learn about consent with partners, Learn how to preserve dead animals, Learn about different life cycles (ex-plants, animals), Learn about immigration in your area, Learn about different cultures, Try foreign foods, Learn a new language, Learn about your ancestry, Help immigrants in your area, Grow your hair out, Keep a Manifest/Keep a manifestation journal, Use Sexual/creative energy to manifest, Shed your old self, Do Self-reflection/self-exploration, Identify areas where you overindulge (ex- food, substances, spending).

Symbols• Grapevine, ivy, phallus, Thyrsus, theatrical masks, Leopard Skin, Panther, Cheetah, the animal called asses, cymbals, swords, or serpents, rams, laurel, asphodel,  dolphins, tiger, lynx, panther, horns, goats, his chariot pulled by 2 leopards, masks in general. 

Siblings• Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hebe, Hermes, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Perseus, Minos, the Muses, the Graces.

His friends/gets along with• Maenads and Bacchantes and Satyrs and Sileni and Pan and Priapus

Attendees• Seilenos (God of Drunkenness), Pan (God of Shepherds & Pastures) the Satyroi and Seilenoi (spirits of Fertility & the Wild) The Bakkhantes and Mainades (Nymphe and Women revellers) Komos Satyriskos (cup-bearer)

Appearance in astral or gen• Dionysus often took on a bestial shape and was associated with various animals, often wearing an Ivy wreath, the thyrsus, and the kantharos (a large two-handled goblet) In early Greek art he has represented as a mature male, bearded and robed holding a fennel staff tipped with a pine-cone, but later on he was portrayed as youthful sensuous, naked or semi-naked androgynous youth and effeminate with brown hair and pale features, often holding grapes and drinking wine.

Parentage•  Zeus and Semele, some sources also say Zeus and Demeter, some say Zeus and Persephone, but he always sends up with Persephone as a foster mother or as a biological mother, but before his reincarnation, his parents were Ammon and Amalthea.

Pet• leopards

Children • Priapus, Hymen, Thaos, Staphylus, Ononpion, Cumus, Phthonus, the Graces and Deianira, Seilenos, Pan, Satyroi & Seilenoi, Bakkhantes & Mainades, Komodo’s

season and festivles• Diyonosus festivals were bacchanalia, Dionysia, Anthesteria, Dionysian, Lenaia, Panathenaia,  his season was spring and March and April

Day• 11th to the 13th of the month of Anthesterion, around the time of the January or February full moon.

Sacred places• Boitia in Greece, naxos Greek, island Edina in western Thrake, his holiest shrine was Mt kithairon (Nysa) in Boiotia Greece, he also declared war on India. A sacred place is the theatre.

Status• Greek god in the major theoi, and an agriculture Demi God. 

Pet peeves• Uderestemating him, he probably won't like it if you ignore him

Music• Disco, show tunes, psychedelic rock, acid folk, Greek folk music, EDM, classical, new wave, art pop, vaporwave, just anything you can dance and sing to.

Tarot• Temperance, fool card, three of cups, the tower, 9 of cups (based off of how people see him through their tarot cards) 

Scents/Inscene • Pine incense,  frankensince, patchouli and vanilla, nutmeg, mulled wine, storax, and Benzoin.

Prayers•

Regular prayer

Dionysos, god whose arrival is swift and certain, enduring friend of women and men whose welcome is warm, bringer of light, we see you in shadows. Dionysos, granter of great blessings, your presence is a heady wine. Kind-hearted god, to each you give as is fitting, each vessel you fill only as we can bear, and yet with even a sip, we are drunk upon you, and our faith is affirmed. Awesome god, by our own will we drink deeply, with you we become lost, we wander, we are found.

Litany to Dionysos

Dionysos of the vine, rich-tressed god of wine, potent and lusty, unmixed, undiluted, with full force you come to us, vital and robust, rich and strong and surprisingly sweet. Dionysos, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings. Ivy-bearing Dionysos, god of the green, of the power of root on stone, the force of life that will make its own way in spite of all who labor to hold it back, no will or work can bind your might. I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings. Dionysos of the deep earth, of the dark world, of the unknown expanse beneath the black soil, beneath solid stone, of mysteries you know much, of death and of what lies beyond. God of secrets, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings. Dionysos the inspiring, granter of words of prose or poesy, words heard best by the drunken and the mad, words forgotten with the passing of night and delight. Bacchus, granter of rare transport, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings. Dionysos Soter, holder of the hearts of men, you free us from the cares of the world, each brilliant frenzied moment a shining jewel, each glimpse of the sacred more precious than gold. I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings. Kindly Dionysos, granter of good to men and women, giver of gifts to all who seek your blessing. Gracious Dionysos, accepter of offerings great and small, friend of mankind, I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings.

Regular Prayer to Dionysos

Dionysos, deep-hearted one who knows the souls of men and women, whose hand is ever open, ever within reach. Dionysos, god who runs in the dark, who sees with eyes shut tight, who dances to the heart’s strong beat, ever are you yourself, ever constant, ever changing god of those who are trapped, those who seek your truth and their own, those who seek vision beyond seeing, those who seek wisdom beyond knowledge, those who seek the self, pure and sweet, those who seek clarity beyond definition, who seek to embrace the uncertain, to hold, but loosely, to what is true beyond trust.

Regular prayer to Dionysos

I praise Dionysos, lord of the vine, lord of the far reaches of the mind; in the thick of the woods, along darkened paths, in the shadows of dusk and of dawn, you roam the world, the satyrs and the pretty nymphs dancing in your wake. Son of Zeus and fair-haired Semele, bold-hearted Semele, who dared to look into the face of glory, beautiful Semele who you carried into life again, Semele reborn who men called Thyone; beloved of clever Ariadne, quick-witted one, so dear to your heart, your bright-eyed bride and consort; Dionysos, friend of women, friend of the blissful, wild-eyed maenads, pilgrims and pioneers, those who seek, your cheer and inspiration, those who seek your release, from sorrow and despair, those who are lost in joy, and those who have found themselves in you. Dionysos, god of the darkest dark and the deepest deep, boundless one, endless one, fathomless one, in you we see the edges of ourselves, in you, we find our life’s journey, in you we find our home.

To Dionysos

I call to Dionysos, great god of the vine, son of thundering Zeus and headstrong Semele, loving husband of warm-hearted Ariadne. From the east you came, old before the ancients, throughout the elder world were you beloved; in Naxos and Boitia were you celebrated, in temples and in the savage wilderness, the fleet-footed maenads running in your wake. The sweetest, strongest wine is ever your drink; the mind’s release, the body’s loosening, your gift. O Dionysos; thyrsus-shaker, ivy-crowned god, we see you in the shadows, we see you on the edges, we see you in the haze of ecstasy, where we know the truth of passion, where we find the essence of our being. Bacchus, I call to you!

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[lua-magic]

Manifest your desires with Astrology.

Eighth March( 8/ 03/2024) is great time to manifest your desires or for your spiritual growth.

Sun is entering Aquarius which is house of wish fulfilment, and will aspect his own house 🏠 that is Leo

Moon will enter Capricorn which is house of Karma, and will aspect her own 🏠 house which is ♋ 🦀 Cancer.

Sun is our SOUL and Moon is our Mind

This is great day to allign your Mind and Soul for your desires and spiritual growth.

This allignment will happen on Midnight of Eight March 2024, so the auspicious time is 11:30PM till 12:30AM when veil of spiritual world is extremely thin.

During this time, you have to keep yourself awake atleast till Midnight, ie till 12am, if you want you can keep yourself awake till next morning 6am.

Earth's energy is moving upwards, so it will help you to awaken your kundalini energy, and cleanse all your chakras and blocks, this is great night for spiritual cleansing and remove blocks from your life.

Things you should do

Do fasting whole day, or eat only fruits and vegetables, no grains and no non veg and eggs.

Balance your emotions, be in high vibe, focus on your goals, or you can affirm your affirmations whole day, if you have any Mantra of specific diety you can even chant it whole day

Clean your surrounding and involve in self care and love to prepare your body to spiritual growth.

Keep your focus on your thoughts don't let negative thoughts lower your vibration, focus on letting go and forgiveness.

Rest, so that you can keep yourself awake at night

At night time, at 11:30Pm Draw upward and Downward triangle.

In the centre where there is dot, write your desires.

After writing it, focus on your desires and feel the feelings of wish fulfilment.

Meditate till 12:30am and then fold the piece of paper, put it safely somewhere, in a clean space, you can also put it inside Jar or box .

Feel grateful, be thankful to the divine and sleep .

[honey-minded-hivemind]

I would like to hear on how Reader was found to be the diety of Love. Please?

Okay! Because you didn't specify if you meant in the past or in the present, we're doing... the past!

The Origins of Reader, Deity of Love...

There was once a powerful kingdom that worshipped the gods and goddesses, back in the times of yore... there were great kings and countries, powerful monsters and beautiful temples, and many cities and palaces scattered throughout this ancient world...

But on the outskirts of one small country was a ridged hill, which sloped into the sea, and on the top of this cliff was a small home, one belonging to a mortal... This mortal was alone, tending to their small home and the few animals and plants that surrounded it, and did not pray to the gods. They were young, not yet of age, who had left their home to avoid being married off or sent to a temple, or even used as a sacrifice, as so many young mortals were fated to...

One day, a stranger, wrapped in a fur cloak, stumbled upon their home. The man appeared wounded, and had nothing to pay the mortal to acquire their aid. But this mortal took pity on the man, bringing him inside and setting him by the fire, giving him the bigger portions of the meal they had prepared, and tended to his wounds. They let him stay the night, and by the time morning came around he had gone. This the mortal went back to their work...

But this man had not been a mere mortal... No, he had been a god, one of the great Genoshan Pantheon, the feared Wolverine, who had been wounded by a monster he had slain... He had gone back to his home upon the mountain of the gods, and contemplated how he could repay the kindness done to him... Yet no matter how long he thought, he could not think of what they might want or request. So, going back to his mortal disguise, he visited them...

But when he talked with the young mortal, he could not find a thing they wanted. When he asked if they had ever wanted for anything, they laughed. Had they ever wanted treasure, he asked. No, they'd said, their treasure is the shells on the beach and the fossils in the rocks. Did they wish for more food, he inquired. No, they'd said, they had fish from the sea and vegetables from the garden, the birds of the trees and the berries of the bushes for their food. What about power, he tried. They shook their head, no, they said, they do not know what they'd do with power, and would not want it. So he could only sigh to himself. This mortal did not want any treasure of the gods or kingdoms, they did not want great beasts or succulent fruits of the world nor even the ambrosia of the gods,and they did not want a drop of power, not even one. So he decidee, he shall visit them, and keep doing so, to make sure they are well, and to see if he can puzzle out what he can do to return the favor they'd done him...

As three years passed, the god had grown fond of the lonely mortal, viewing them not as a stranger, nor even a comrade, it as one of his own. This startled him, enough that he left, going off to try and be rid of this feeling, for gods were not to care for mortals, were not to be warm, and were not to keep them close...

But alas... the mortal, who had been so very kind, even with what little they'd had, was soon visited by strangers... But these were not kind strangers... After the mortal had gifted them food and drink, and had started a warm fire, the strangers attacked them. They left, taking the mortal's few gifts, some even small tokens from their godly friend, and left the poor mortal to die...

The god soon made a visit, hoping to finally find his answer... only to discover his friend, someone he saw as his child, wounded, their home ransacked, and any possessions possessions had stolen. He was furious! He was enraged! He was... scared. Quick as the Autumn winds, he took his friend to the home of the gods, and begged them to heal them, to make sure it did not happen again. But the gods were in confusion. Why care for a mortal? Why not choose another? But he pressed on... One of the gods, the wise scholar and doctor, Beast, decides to inspect the mortal and see what he could do...

Yet what he found was strange, for it seemed this mortal held a small power, a small drop of divinity... This was a shock to the gods, for none had had children in years... and their creator, Apocalypse the Titan-God, had been sealed for millenia... But whatever the case was, this mortal held some form of divine power, and seeing as they they'd done their fellow god a kindness and held the same power they did, healed them...

The mortal eventually awoke, and soon they were back to their home by the sea and the forest, on their house atop the hill... It would take years for them to notice they did not age, that others saw them not as a mortal, but as a deity now, amd for them to realize they now had the power of a god... and had known one all along...

Thus is the creation of the Deity of Love, Reader...

(I slept a lot the past day, then had an errand to run, but I took the time I could to daydream and plot out this au! Hahaha, you're gonna love it!!! But, yes, basically Reader was a mortal-born deity, who helped Logan, fed him, and then Logan got attached and adopted them, then forced/begged the others to make it so Reader didn't die... then they found out Reader had a divine power, but it was muted/hidden due to them being born mortal...) (And some of the gods agreed because they also had some mortal-with-divine-power kids... it was only a handful, though, some being Sabretooth, who had unknowingly adopted Remy; Xavier, who was teaching Scott and was fond of him as a student/son; and Storm, who had helped Evan's mom have him, and was like an aunt/teacher to him...) (Imagine it like this: mortal kids with divine power are like catnip to the gods; they eventually find them or know about them, but certain gods like certain kids)

So... yeah! What do y'all think? ( @sugar-soda @vivid-bun @thewickedweiner)

[sorryimananti-romantic]

SKRT SKRT

Konichiwassup mate! How do you do this bright evening! I am simply buzzed with excitement because I've finally managed to shake off my post exam exhaustion after sleeping through one whole day~

I was wondering what kind of medieval/mystic being our Ateez boyfriends might be and here are my thoughts:

1. Hongjoong: Fairy. A garden fairy to be exact. Like LOOK at his tiny ass (we're the same height) HE'S SO SMOL (He's actually pretty tall) HOW CUTE! (Well that's true.)

Also I can imagine him fly around in the garden perfecting the aesthetics of the place. And no, he'll not keep some basic ass fancy grass, nuh uh, natural vegetation and grass😌

2. Seonghwa: a Heavenly Nymph. Bro is gorgeous beyond words. His beauty is so sublime he can NEVER be just a mere earthly being. He'd be the most beautiful nymphs of all but equally as deadly. Crpss him and you might just lose a limb.

Yeosang: Forest Elf. Okay hear me out. LONG BLOND HAIR YEOSANG. AND WE ALL KNOW HOW BEAUTIFUL THE COLOUR GREEN LOOKS ON HIM. But yes he seems like he'll be the forest protector elf. (Maybe Hongjoong and Yeosang play together idk)

4. Yunho: Dragon. Bro is dragon coded. Like he's SO dragon. Ouu but he'll ne such a sweet dragon tho. Maybe he let's all the forest creatures sleep near him during chilly winters since he naturally exudes warmth.

5. Woosan: Nine Tail Foxes. They're a pair. Do not separate. I'm thinking Wooyoung would be the Nine Tailed fox that goes "Ohhh you look delicious. I wonder what you taste like!" And San would be like "Wooyo we talked about not scaring random travellers for fun anymore." T~T The Yin-Yang Foxies

6. Minki: The mountain diety. He's the one in charge of the forest that the boys live in. Though he's just a babie!:(( like one day a random bunny will he minding his business when he comes across Mountain diety Mingi yapping about his problems to a sympathetic Seonghwa while pouting.

7. Jongho: Moon Spirit. He descends down to the forest at night to sing to all the creatures. The animals sometimes bring him gifts like leaves and shiny pebbles. Has kept them all in a secure box back home.

HI HIIII IM SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK AHAHA I MISSED THIS

okay but i love your brain? ateez as medieval/mystical creatures? hello??

okay i've always thought about demons and darker stuff when it comes to hongjoong but now that you say it.... he fits the concept of a garden fairy so well? tiny lil joong (says i who'd look like a dwarf next to him) with his little trinkets and colours he's so fairy coded actually you've changed my perspective of him.

and seonghwa-- you're absolutely right about this one. prettiest nymph in the area and also the deadliest. too pretty for you. too pretty to belong to the earth. im glad all of us agree on that LOL

i always think fairy when i think of yeosang. fairy or angel. but forest elf is such a cute concept i can def entertain it (esp if it's long blonde hair yeosang wearing the colour green you've found me weakness). he would def be friends with hongjoong, often spotted hanging out with him. seonghwa would sometimes join them hehehehehe

yunho! dragon! coded! TAKE ME HOME!! my gut told me i had to make him a dragon and its worked so well (considering i just became an atiny when i wrote take me home, deciding his animal form should be a dragon is sth im a little proud of). you bet he'd have everyone lined up next to him in the winters for him to keep them warm and snug hoho

omg woosan as foxes yes doesn't help they look like actual foxes. nine-tailed fox duo? even better. yin-yang foxes? im violently sobbing right now. wooyoung would def scare the villagers away only for san to scold him afterwards and he would be like :D

omgg minki mountain deity trust us to give mingi some mighty role when he's literally a babie :(( but yes! yapping about his problems to anyone who sits with him long enough and the mountain creatures be like ah shit here we go again :') sometimes yunho the dragon would find this mountain deity and they would hang out im so soft rn

jongho. moon. spirit. lemme kiss your brain. descends down each night to sing the creatures to sleep? (i need him to sing me to sleep too) im gonna write a whole something about this one day just you watch BUT OMGG imagine its winters and all of the ateez are hanging out next to yunho the dragon and jongho joins them and for a while they all hang out until its time to sleep and jongho sings them to sleep and watches his hyungs with those (◠ ◡ ◠) eyes im gonna cry

[coinandcandle]

Airmed Deity Guide

Who is Airmed?

Airmed, also spelled Airmid is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann and an Irish goddess with all of the knowledge of herbalism. She is mentioned in the Second Battle of Magh Tuiredh as she healed those who were injured in the battle. Airmed is one of the deities whose incantations was said to resurrect the dead when sung over the Well of Sláine.

Parents and Siblings

Her father is Dian Cecht, the god of medicine and healing

Her brother is Miach

Cu

Cethen

Cian

Étan the poet

Ochtriullach (Octriuil)

Lovers or Partners

None or not mentioned

Children

None or not mentioned

Epithets

None mentioned, though her name may be an epithet of a forgotten name itself

Notes

Following the death of her brother caused by their own father due to his jealousy over his son’s healing talents, Airmed goes to visit the grave of Miach. There she found 365 herbs and was taught their secrets to healing. She spread out her cloak and began to organize them but before she could finish the task her father found her. Jealous again of his child’s talents he picked up the cloak and scattered the herbs, leaving their sacred knowledge lost to history. Only Airmed remembers all of the herbalist knowledge.

The significance of the number 365 may have been as such: “one for each of his joints and sinews, one for each day of the year, one for each illness that ever had been or ever would be.” (Story Archeology)

Well of Sláine essentially translates to “Well of Health”

Airmed and Miach are both etymologically linked to measurements of grain or cereal. Airmed is more of a measurement and Miach is more of the thing being measured (Story Archeology).

In Old Irish, there were no distinctions made between herbs and vegetables and they were generally all considered “useful plants”.

This would make sense as Airmed’s story involves her organizing and counting these useful plants.

I HIGHLY suggest you look into Story Archeology because the hosts of the podcast go into detail about the etymology and possible meanings behind the story of Airmed.

Modern Deity Work

Keep in mind that due to the very little information left about Airmed, most of this modern deity work will be influenced by those who work with her in modern times.

Correspondences

Rocks/Stone/Crystals

Quartz, amethyst, opal, agate (moss agate), jasper, silver

Herbs/Plants

You could argue that all of them—or at least 365 of them—correspond to Airmed as she is an herbalist

Healing herbs specifically

Self Heal (prunella vulgaris)

Animals

Snakes (sometimes associated with healing as well as waters in Celtic mythology)

Symbol

Mortar and Pestle

Healing Wells

Offerings

Herbs, especially those native to Ireland

Donate to local medical facilities

Any of the above

Acts of Devotion

Learn Herbalism

Practice healing or medicine

Pay respects to those in medical careers

Volunteer at medical centers

Possibly looking into necromancy as she is known to bring the dead back to life (though this is a stretch)

References and Further Reading

Most of these are going to be UPG or similar and not based much in history but I’m trying to add as many as possible for those interested in further looking into this diety.

Airmid (Wiki)

Airmed the Celtic Goddess (Claudia Merill)

Airmid (Amino)

Mythical Women 04: The Story of Airmed (Story Archeology Podcast)

The Celtic Goddess Airmid (The Cottage Mystic)

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The Gods worshipped at Sparta - Further Details.

Following on from my post re. Ares not being worshipped at Sparta, below is a list of gods and heroes who were.

I have excluded those shrines and temples that we know of outside of Sparta itself, because these can be considered perioikic rather than Spartan places of worship. It is possible that Spartiates might have worshipped there, but in my opinion, it's much less likely.

I am still collating my extensive notes, but I am fairly certain this is a complete list of those we can say with any certainty were worshipped.

Agamemnon

From 550, worshipped as a hero at Amyklai (which was the southernmost village of Sparta, five kilometres south of the akropolis).

Alexandra

Worshipped at Amyklai, probably to be identified with Trojan Kassandra, thus associated with Agamemnon (6th C)

Apollo & Hyakinthos

Worshipped in Amkylia at the Amyklaion/Apollonion, and honoured during the Hykainthia.

Hyakinthos may originally have been a vegetation deity; his worship was earth-bound in character. He was perhaps the aboriginal deity of Amyklai (pre-Dorian & pre-Greek) and his worship spread out from Lakedaimon.

Apollo was the chief deity, worshipped in his martial aspect.

Cult site of Apollo Hyakinthos was adorned with an especially showy piece installed in 6th C, namely a multi-imaged throne of stone & precious materials for the idol.

Hyakinthos' mythology, summarised from Apollodorus’ Mythology: Cleio [daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne, Memory] and Pieros [son of Magnes (who?)] defied Aphrodite and slept together. Cleio had mocked Aphrodite for falling in love with Adonis, so Aphrodite doomed her to suffer the same fate. Loving mortals was fine for the gods, but was considered demeaning for goddesses. Hyakinthos was born of the union.

He aroused the passion of Thamyris [son of Phillammon & Argiope (nymph)] who was the first man to love other males. Hyakinthos later died at the hand of Apollo, who became his lover and killed him accidentally when throwing a discus.’ It was sometimes said that the west or north wind also sought his favour, so when he went with Apollo instead, blew the discus on purpose.

Artemis Issoria

Sanctuary in the west of Sparta (Mesoa?)

Artemis Karyatis

Located outside Sparta, at a perioikic town called Karyai. It was northeast of Sparta along the river Oinous, an area deeply important to Sparta. Spartan girls participated in dancing there.

Artemis Orthia

Worshipped at Limnai. First stone temple was built c. 565 ie. from spoils of 1st Messenian War. Temple Artemis Orthia integral to agoge. She was a goddess who was understood to stalk the boundary between youth and adulthood.

Athena Chalkioikos [of the Brazen-House.]

Worshipped on the akropolis of Sparta.

Demeter and Kore

Worshipped at the Eleusion, south of the Menelaion.

Dionysos Kolatas

Worshipped in Sparta, eastern side of the Akropolis?

Eleven women (unspecified age) ran a race in his honour; they (the girls/women) were called the Dionysiades. The race was run to select a priestess of Dionysos Kolatas. Exclusively open to Spartiate women.

Dioskuri (Kastor and Polydeukes)

Helen’s brothers; may have been house spirits before they became heroes. Supposed to live underground at Therapne, and played a major role in Lakedaimon culture and politics. The (perioikic) towns of Pellana and Pephnos each claimed to be their birthplace.

Their images were carried with the army when it marched as a talisman (one or both of them).

Driodones

Local dieties. Women ran races in their honour.

Helen & Menelaus

Worshipped at the Menelaion, east of Sparta. This is the area where the Mycenaean city of Sparta once stood.

It was believed at Sparta that Helen had the power to beautify plain girls if they worshipped her.

Foot races were run by women in Helen’s honour. 240 Korai ran the race, which was open to Perioikoi as well as Spartan women. This was perhaps a pre-nuptial rite.

Orestes

Bones retrieved from Tegea and returned to Sparta where they were buried. This was done, as with the Menelaion, to create a strong religious bond between Sparta and Arkadia, during the time when Sparta had designs on the area (Unsuccessful).

Zeus Messapeus

Temple/sanctuary 4km north of Sparta.

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It's said that the first concious beings were two brothers, generated by the absence of the void. Their bond was incredibily strong, enough to create the world in it's existence. The two resided in the sea, the place from which life first originated. Initially, they had no body, but as time went on, they gained physical attributes.

The younger one, Cássian, had one of the most fair faces, his long, silky ,cotton like hair originated the first living beings, as well as the first vegetal organisms. Formely, his first half resembled a human's, his lower took the form of a seal's, the brother's favourite creation.

The older one, Nanir, had a similar form. However, unlike his brother, he possessed a pair of limbs at the end, what will then turn into legs. His hair - just as long as his brother's - was made out of tentacles, an attribute from his personal favourite, the octopus. He was his brother's protector, his strength becoming physical rather than spiritual, his hair becoming a weapon rather than an ornament.

They both possessed a bright set of eyes,their scleras respectevly teal for Cássian, ocre for Nanir, without a trace of a pupil. It guaranteed them to see in the lowly, cold, depths of the sea, from which they resided the most. Their statures were impressive, taller than any beings created - however Nanir could tower over his brother easily. It Is also the reason as to why Nanir was perceived as a octopus-like monster instead, especially after the following events unfold.

One day, inspired by his brother's appearence, Cássian created another living being, humans. The brother was enthusiastic. He yearned to interact with those beings, the first ones to ever be able to talk through words, and so similar to them.

With centuries passing, the desire to see them was stronger and stronger, until one day, under an human's disguise, he left the sea. Nonir had warned him to not interfene in mortal questions, yet, he didn't listen.

When Nonir noticed his brother's absence, he was became enraged. Blaming humans for his brother's disappereance, he started to intervene in human questions, every interviniance worse than the last one. He had also disguised himself as an human, hoping to see his brother - even for one last time.

Only when Cássian realised how much damage he was doing by being apart from his brother did he try to stop him.

His reluctance came from the affection towards his brother, as well as his weakening of his powers. When the day came, the two's confrontation blew into a war between gods, from which Cássian became victorious, after impaling Nonir.

The sorrowful, disturbed diety soon followed his brother, perishing the same fate, dying into his brother's arms. With their demise, all Cássian's creations weeped, a moment for the creator, who killed blood of his own blood, and for the protector, who not only failed his loved brother, but failed himself .

It's said that their souls keep trying to find eachother, even in afterlife, and that one day, when the moon would be the closest to the sea, the closest moment between mortal and afterworld, the two would reincarnate.

If they were to meet again, they would die a true death, but not only for them, but for all they created as well.

i don't know who to tag BUT im summoning @a-chaotic-dumbass mwa mwa <33

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A Vegan Diet

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Vegan Diet Foods:

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[teddytoroa]

dont mean this in a food snob way or a diety way or a vegany way at all but i genuinely dont understand how folks who dont eat raw fruits n veges cope in the summer months. when the temperatures start hitting like 16+ degrees i dont wanna cook and i dont want hot food, my body says 'hi give me crunchy cold things straight from the fridgerator' and i put things like cucumber slices and carrot sticks and radishes and cherry tomatoes and celery and bowls of fruit salad in it. What do people who dont like raw fruits n vegetables eat when its hot for a long time??? you cant live off iceblocks and jelly and juice for months

[stalkerofthegods]

Poseidon's Deep dive 

Poseidon is a great god, I learned many things while researching him, things I would've never guessed! He only came by once because of the obvious mentions and mentions of his ephipets and he was very respectful! He is amazing, so please don't judge him so fast off of myths, myths are just old ‘fan fiction’, here you go Poseidon devotees

Herbs • Celeary, wild celery, pine trees, mint, moss, 

Animals• Bulls, horses, pegasus, dolphins, tuna, boars, rams, hippocampus, lambs, minotaur, seagulls,

Zodiac • Virgo and Libra (zodiacs of August)

Colors • sea colors, black, deep blue, any type of blues, gold. 

Crystal• aquamarine, abalone, ocean jasper, coral, pearls, sea pearls, black pearls, pink pearls, larimar, ammorine, any crystals associated with the sea, or looks like the ocean or what reminds you of him.

Symbols• tridents, boulders, headbands, wreaths of celery leaves, billowing cloak

Diety of•  Mediterranean sea, the sea, earthquakes, storms, water, horses, Atlantis (the city under the sea he drowned because they angered him), floods, tsunamis, pegasus, and protection of palaces (At Pylos and some other cities, he was a god of the underworld and his cult related to the protection of the palace.), springs, the foundation of buildings, vegetation, inland water, healing (at the city tinos he was worshiped as a healing god), sailor, drowning and shipwrecks, epilepsy

Patron of• sea, earthquakes, storms, water, horses, Atlantis (the city under the sea he drowned because they angered him), floods, tsunamis, pegasus, and protection of palaces (At Pylos and some other cities, he was a god of the underworld and his cult related to the protection of the palace.), springs, the foundation of buildings, vegetation, inland water, healing (at the city tinos he was worshiped as a healing god), sailor, drowning and shipwrecks, epilepsy

Offerings• Bull meat, imagery of bulls, bull horns, perhaps horse feed (he is the god of horses), a rock (in some myths he made a horse out of a rock), fish, meat, wine, tuna, fishnets, boar meat, ram meat, seaweed, celery, a plant, celery, food shaped of horses (ex- animal crackers, cookies, cakes), coffee, duck-shaped things and imagery of ducks (not dicks), juice, barley, mint chocolate, salt, ocean water, Honey, sea glass, fish stew, clam chowder, conch shells, cloaks, seashells, starfish, toys/art of dolphins and fish, shark teeth, sand, ship in a bottle, gold and silver objects, sticks and rocks from water and the beach, seagull feathers 

Devotional• Work on a farm to take care of horses (ex-cleaning their stalls, brushing them, and changing their feed) in his honor, go fishing, take care of pet fish, tame horses, go riding horses in his honor, go walk along the sea, go horseback riding across the beach, pick up trash on the beach, donate to ocean conversation in his honor, coral reef conservation his name, donate top local disastor programs in his name, clean up, lakes, rivers, riverbanks, sing in the shower in his honor, watch ocean videos and listen to wave sounds, visit aquariums, ask him to help bath and weather spells learn marine biology, work with mermaids and siren and the fae in his honor, learn about local coral life, learn pollution in water, do map- making for ur area or fantasy lands, take life gaurd lessons, Sailing knots, learn about Sailor sayings, learn about Boats/sailing, learn His genealogy/Myths, learn Water magick, learn about Seagulls, Dip your feet in the water if you can’t fully emerge yourself, Go surfing/parasailing/jetskiing, go boat rinding, Go canoeing/kayaking, Splash in puddles, drink water, learn how to scry with water, keep your of your pets weater bowl clea, encourge others to drink water, Learn proper storm precautions, Learn what causes them, Pray to Him for safety for yourself/others, Participate in storm relief clean-up, learn CPR, make sand castles, make paper boat, recycle, dedicate your water bottle.

Ephithets• Ælikóhnios/Heliconius/Ἑλικώνιος/ΕΛΙΚΩΝΙΟΣ, 

Æmbýlios/Empylios/Ἐμπύλιος/ΕΜΠΥΛΙΟ - at the gate, Ænnosíyaios/Ennosigaeus/Ἐννοσίγαιος/ΕΝΝΟΣΙΓΑΙΟΣ - Earth-shaker, 

Æpakmónios/Epakmonius/Ἐπακμόνιος/ΕΠΑΚΜΟΝΙΟΣ - an epithet of Poseidóhn in Viohtía, Æpóptis/epoptes/ἐπόπτης/ΕΠΟΠΤΗΣ - overseer/watcher, Aglaotríaina/Ἀγλαοτρίαινα/ΑΓΛΑΟΤΡΙΑΙΝΑ - he of the bright trident, Alídoupos/ἁλίδουπος/ΑΛΙΔΟΥΠΟΣ - sea-resounding, Ánax/Ἄναξ/ΑΝΑΞ - Ánax is king, Baructupos - See Varýktypos, Eftríaina/Eutriaina/Εὐτρίαινα/ΕΥΤΡΙΑΙΝΑ - of goodly trident, Empylios - See Æmbýlios, Ennosigaeus - See Ænnosíyaios, Epakmonius - See Æpakmónios, Epoptes - See Æpóptis, Gaieochus - See Yaiíokhos, 

Heliconius - See Ælikóhnios, Íppios/ ἵππιος/ÍΠΠΙΟΣ - a horseman/protector/horses, Kharitóhpis/charitopes/χαριτώπης/ΧΑΡΙΤΩΠΗΣ - graceful of aspect, Kronios - the name used by the Latin poets, Kyanokhaitis/kyanochaites/κυανοχαίτης/ΚΥΑΝΟΧΑΙΤΗΣ - dark or blue-haired like the sea, Kymothalís/cymothales/κυμοθαλής - abounding with waves, Neptune - Neptune is the Roman name for Poseidon, Nethuns - Nethuns is the Etruscan name for Poseidon, Nymphayǽtis/Νυμϕᾱγέτης/ΝΥΜΦΑΓΕΤΗΣ -leader of the Nymphs, Orsotríaina/Ὀρσοτρίαινα/ΟΡΣΟΤΡΙΑΙΝΑ - the wielder of the Trident, Poseidóhn/Poseidon/Ποσειδῶν/ΠΟΣΕΙΔΩΝ - "I bind the feet.", Pontomǽdohn/pontomedon/ποντομέδων/ΠΟΝΤΟΜΕΔΩΝ.- lord of the sea, Sæmnós/semne/σεμνός/ΣΕΜΝΟΣ/σεμνός - revered/august/holy, Seisichthon - See Seisíkhthohn, Seisíkhthohn/seisichthon/σεισίχθων, ΣΕΙΣΙΧΘΩΝ - earth-shaker, Semnos - See Sæmnós, Tæmænítis/Temenites/Τεμενίτης/ΤΕΜΕΝΙΤΗΣ - I have no explanation of where it is derived from or meaning so bear with me, Temenites - See Tæmænítis, Yaiíokhos/Gaieochus/γαιήοχος/ΓΑΙΗΟΧΟΣ - he who holds the earth, γαιήοχος/γαιηοῦχος - earth-moving/earth-carrying, Varýktypos/baructupos/βαρύκτυπος/ΒΑΡΥΚΤΥΠΟΣ - loud-thundering.

Equivalents (alike but not the same) • Neptune (roman), Sobek (egyptation)

Signs they are reaching out• seeing his symbols, having a sudden interest in him, seeing his animals, having a pull towards the water and the ocean, being interested in his children, mermaids, and sirens

Vows/omans• marriage vows, to rule his kingdom under the sea.

Number• 8

Morals• lawfully neutral

Courting• Amphitrite

Past lovers/crushes• AMPHITRITE, APHRODITE, ASTERIA, DEMETER, 

HESTIA (was wooed by Poseidon and Apollon. But she, declaring her desire to remain a virgin, retired to the palace of Zeus and kept her maidenhood.), THETIS, ALKYONE/Alcyone, ANIPPE, ARETHOUSA/ Arethusa, ASKRE/Ascra, BEROE, EIDOTHEA, EURYTE, HALIA, KELAINO/Celaeno, KELOUSA/Celusa, KHIONE/Chione,

KLEODORA/Cleodora, KORKYRA/Corcyra, Medusa, MELANTHEIA, MELIE, MIDEIA, NYMPHE KHIAS, NYMPHE TARENTINE, PEIRENE, PERO, PITANE, THOOS, NERITES (a male lover)

Personality• He is pretty nice if he likes you, devotes can say he's serious and stoic or that he's nice and just cares if you're okay, I think he can be really sweet, but I've never met him or seen him talking myths or my friends/people in the community talk about how he is, I like him tho! you have to remember he isn't his myth. I would personally read his myths, there was so much that i learned that i wouldve neevr guessed of him.

Home• Under the sea in a mansion

Fact• He had feats in his honor that women were not allowed to attend, he raped Medusa and Demeter in some myths or he 'seduced' them, he's the second youngest and second oldest of the Olympians,  As Poseidon grew, he fell in love with Halia (the beautiful sister of the Telchines), and fathered six sons and one daughter, Rhodos, Aphrodite attempted to make a stop at Rhodes on her way to Cyprus. Poseidon and Halia's sons denied her hospitality, so Aphrodite cursed them to fall in love and rape Halia. After they had done so, Poseidon made them sink below the sea

Curses• tsunamis, droughts, sending sea monsters, drowning cities, earthquakes, your home falling apart, drowning, seizures due to epilepsy, your daughter falling in love with a bull. 

Blessings• During an earthquake your home stays intact and okay, 

Roots• It is said that he was from the Greeks from the start but he could have originated from the Pelasgians or the Minyans.

Parentage• Kronos and Rhea 

Siblings• Zeus, hades, Hestia, Demeter, hera

Pet• his hippocampus pulling his chariot.

Children • AIOLOS/Aeolus - The god of the winds, he was a son of Poseidon and Arne. ASOPOS/Asopus - The god of the river Asopos of Argos, he was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Pero or Kelousa (but most accounts say he was born to Okeanos and Tethys like the rest of the river-gods). ATHENE/Athena The goddess of warcraft was, according to some, the daughter of Poseidon and Tritonis (contrary to the usual account in which she springs fully-grown from the head of Zeus, This is a myth from Libyan Mythology whose native gods were identified with their closest Greek counterparts--Athena and Poseidon.). DAIMONES PROSEOOUS Six spirits haunted the sea caverns of the island of Rhodes (Greek Aegean), They were sons of Poseidon and the sea-goddess Halia.

DESPOINE/Despoena- The goddess of certain Arkadian Mysteries She was a daughter of Poseidon and Demeter. PROTEUS An elderly sea-god who was the son and seal-herder of Poseidon. TELKHINES/Telchines - Sea-daimones and powerful but malignant sorcerors of the Aegean Islands who were buried beneath the sea by Zeus. According to some accounts, they were sons of Poseidon and Thallatta (though these accounts seem to identify or confuse them with the Rhodian Daimones Proseoous above). TRITON A fish-tailed sea god He was a son of Poseidon and Amphitrite. AITHOUSA/Aethusa - nymphor princess of Boiotia (central Greece), She was a daughter of Poseidon by the Pleaid Alkyone. BENTHESIKYME/Benthesicyme - sea-nymph queen of Aithopia/Ethiopia - She was a daughter of Poseidon and Amphitrite, HEROPHILE a nymph daughter of Poseidon and Aphrodite, 

KYMOPOLEIA/Cymopoleia - A sea-nymph or giantess daughter of Poseidon. OUREA/Urea - A nymph of the Troad (Asia Minor), She was a daughter of Poseidon loved by Apollon, RHODE/RHODOS The goddess-nymph of the Island of Rhodes (Greek Aegean), She was the wife of the god Helios and a daughter of Poseidon by one of three goddesses--Amphitrite, Aphrodite or Halia. ALOADAI/Aloadae - Two giants from Alos in Phthiotis (northern Greece) named Otos and Ephialtes attempted to storm Heaven, They were sons of Poseidon and Iphimedeia, ANTAIOS/Antaeus - A king of Libya (North Africa) who slew travelers to his country to roof the temple of Poseidon with their skulls...He was the son of Poseidon and Gaia the Earth, EPHIALTES A giant of Alos in Malis (northern Greece) who, with his brother Otos, attempted to storm Heaven.. He was a son of Poseidon and Iphimedeia, KHARYBDIS/Charybdis - An immortal giantess who was chained beneath the Straits of Messina where her inhalations formed a massive whirlpool. Kharybdis was the daughter of Poseidon and Gaia, KHRYSAOR/Chrysaor - A giant king of the island of Erytheia (in the Atlantic Ocean) and/or Iberia (Spain). He was a son of Poseidon and Medousa. LAISTRYGON/Laestrygon - The eponymous first king of the Laistrygones, a tribe of man-eating Giants. He was a son of Poseidon,

ORION A sea-walking giant of Hyria in Boiotia (central Greece), born of Poseidon and Euryale, or the earth, fertilised by an ox-hide soaked with the urine of the three gods Poseidon, Zeus, and Hermes.

OTOS/Otus - A giant of Alos in Malis (northern Greece) who, with his brother Ephialtes, attempted to storm Heaven. He was a son of Poseidon and Iphimedeia, POLYPHEMOS/Polyphemus - A kyklops (cyclops) giant of Sikelia (Sicily) (southern Italy). He was a son of Poseidon and the sea nymph Thoosa, AREION/Arion - An immortal horse owned by the heroes Herakles and Adrastos, He was the son of Poseidon and Demeter, born following their mating in the shape of horses, KHRYSOMALLOS/Chrysomallus) A golden-fleeced, flying ram who spoke with a human tongue. He was a son of Poseidon and Theophane, 

PEGASOS/Pegasus - An Immortal, winged horse owned by the hero Bellerophon. He was a son of Poseidon and Medousa, sprung from his mother's severed neck, ABAS A king of the island of Euboia (central Greece) and Eponym of the Abantes tribe who joined the expedition of the Argonauts, He was a son of Poseidon and the Nereis Arethousa.

AGELOS/Agelus - A king of the Island of Khios (Greek Aegean). He was the son of Poseidon and a Khian Nymphe, AGENOR A king of Phoinikia/Phoenicia (West Asia). He was a son of Poseidon and Libya.

AIOLOS/HELLEN/Aeolus A prince of the island of Ikaria (Greek Aegean). He was a son of Poseidon and Arne but was raised by the Ikarian king Metapontos and his wife Theano, AKHAIOS/Achaeus A king of Akhaia and Sikyonia (southern Greece) and eponym of the Akhaian tribes. According to some, he was a son of Poseidon and Larissa (though others call him a son of Xuthos), ALMOPOS/Almopus - The eponymous king of Almopia in Thrake (north of Greece). He was a child of Poseidon and Helle, 

ALOEUS A lord of the town of Alos in Phthiotis (northern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Kanake, ALTHEPOS/Althepus A king of Troizenos in the Argolis (southern Greece). He was a son of Poseidon and Leis.

AMPHERES A king of one of the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical island in the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite.

AMPHIMAROS/Amphimarus A lord of Mount Helikon in Boiotia (central Greece) or Khalkis in Euboia (Central Greece),+ He was a son of Poseidon. AMYKOS/Amycus A brutal king of the Bebrykes tribe of Bithynia (Asia Minor). He was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Melia.

ANKAIOS/Ancaeus A king of the island of Samos (Greek Aegean) and pilot of the celebrated ship Argo, He was a son of Poseidon and Astypalaia (or, according to one author, of Poseidon and Althaia).

ANTHAS The eponymous founding lord of the town of Anthedon in Boiotia (central Greece) and/or king of Troizenos in the Argolis (southern Greece) and founder of the town of Antheia, He later also founded the city of Halikarnassos (Asia Minor). Anthas was a son of Poseidon and the Pleaid Alkyone. ASPLEDON The eponymous founding lord of the town of Aspledon near Orkhomenos (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Mideia. ATLAS A king and overlord of the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent of the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. AUGEIAS/Augeas A king of Elis (southern Greece) who was, according to some, a son of Poseidon (but other accounts make him a son of Helios, Phorbas, or Poseidon's son Eleios).

AUTOKHTHON/Autochthon A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. AZAES A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite.

BELLEROPHON A hero and prince of Korinthos (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Queen Eurynome. BELOS/Belus An early king of Egypt (North Africa), son of Poseidon and Libya. BOIOTOS/Boeotus A prince of the island of Ikaria (Greek Aegean), He was a son of Poseidon and Arne (or Antiope) but was raised by King Metapontos and his wife Theano. BOUSIRIS/Busiris A king of Egypt (North Africa) who sacrificed foreign visitors to the gods, He was a son of Poseidon and Lysianassa (or, according to some, of the Naias Anippe). BOUTES/Butes - An Athenian lord (southern Greece) who joined the expedition of the Argonauts. According to some, he was a son of Poseidon (most, however, say his father was Teleon). DELPHOS/Delphus The eponymous lord of the town of Delphoi in Phokis (central Greece), According to some, he was a son of Poseidon and Melantho (although he is usually called a son of Apollon).

DERKYNOS/Dercynus A co-king of Liguria (in southern France) with his brother Ialebion Both were sons of Poseidon. DIAPREPRES A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. DIKTYS/Dictys, A prince of Elis (southern Greece), son of Poseidon and Agamede. EDONOS/Edonus The eponymous king of Edonia in Thrake (north of Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Helle. EIRENE/Irene A woman from the Island of Kalaureia in the Argolis (southern Greece), She was a daughter of Poseidon and the Nymphe Melantheia. ELASIPPOS/Elasippus A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean. He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. ELEIOS/Eleus The eponymous king of Elis (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Eurykyda.

EPHOKEUS/Ephoceus, A son of Poseidon and the Pleaid Alkyone (the name is probably a corruption of Epopeus, the king of Sikyon.).

EPOPEUS A king of Sikyonia (southern Greece). He was, according to some, a son of Poseidon by either Kanake, Oinope, or Alkyone (others called him a son of Aloeus). ERGINOS/Erginus, A lord of Miletos in Karia (Asia Minor) and one of the Argonauts was a son of Poseidon.

ERYX was A king of Elymoi in Sicily (southern Italy), According to some, he was a son of Poseidon (others, however, claimed he was a son of Aphrodite and Boutes). EUADNE/Evadne, A princess of Arkadia (southern Greece), daughter of Poseidon and Pitane. EUAIMON/Euemon A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. EUMOLPOS/Eumolpus A king of one of the lands of Thrake (northern Greece), He was carried off at birth by Poseidon to be raised in the land of Aithiopia (in Africa) and ended his life fighting on the side of the Eleusinians in Attika (Central Greece), Eumolpos was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Khione. EUPHEMOS/Euphemus A lord of either Hyria in Boiotia (central Greece) or Psamathus on the Tainaron Peninsular of Lakedaimonia (southern Greece), and one of the Argonauts, He was a son of Poseidon and Europa, daughter of Tityos (or possibly Poseidon and Kelaino). EURYPYLOS/Eurypylus, A king of the island of Kos (Greek Aegean), was a son of Poseidon and Astypalaia. EURYTOS/Eurytus One of the Molionidai, siamese-twins, and princes of Olenos in Akhaia (southern Greece), They were sons of Molione and Poseidon (or her husband Aktor).

EUSIROS/Eusirus A lord of Malis (northern Greece), son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Eidothea. GADEIROS/EUMELOS/Gadeirus/Eumelus A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean. He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. HALLIRHOTHIOS (Hallirhothius) A lord of Athens in Attika (southern Greece). He was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Euryte. HIPPOTHOON/HIPPOTHOUS A lord of Eleusis in Attika (southern Greece), son of Poseidon and Alope. HOPLEUS A lord of Thessalia (northern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Kanake. HYPERES/HYPERENOR A king of Troizenos in the Argolis (southern Greece) and founder of the town of Hypereia, He was a son of Poseidon and the Pleaid Alkyone. HYRIEUS The eponymous founding lord of the town of Hyria in Boiotia (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and the Pleaid Alkyone. IALEBION A co-king of Liguria (western Europe) with his brother Derkynos, Both were sons of Poseidon. IDAS A prince and hero of Messenia (southern Greece) who was, according to some, a son of Poseidon and Arene (most, however, say his father was king Aphareus).

KAUKON/Caucon A prince of Olenos in Akhaia or Kaukonia in Messenia (southern Greece), a son of Poseidon and Astydameia, the daughter of Phorbas. KELAINOS/Celaenus The eponymous lord of the Phrygian city of Kelainos (Asia Minor) was a son of Poseidon and the Danais Kelaino.

KENKHRIAS/Cenchrias A lord of Korinthos (southern Greece) and Eponym of its harbour Kenkhrai, He was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Peirene. KERKYON/Cercyon A barbaric king of Eleusis in Attika (southern Greece) who, according to some, was a son of Poseidon and the daughter of Amphiktyon (but others claimed he was a son of Hephaistos or a mortal named Brankhos). KHIOS/Chios The eponymous first king of the island of Khios (Greek Aegean), He was a son of Poseidon and a Khian Nymphe.

KHRYSES/Chryses A king of Orkhomenos (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Khrysogeneia. KROMOS/Cromus The eponymous founding lord of Krommyon in Korinthos (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon. KTEATOS/Cteatus One of the Molionidai, siamese-twin princes of Olenos in Akhaia (Southern Greece), They were sons of Molione and Poseidon (or her husband Aktor). KYKHREUS/Cychreus A king of the island of Salamis (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and the Naias Salamis. KYKNOS/Cycnus A king of Kolonai in the Troad (Asia Minor) and ally of the Trojans in their war with the Greeks, He was a son of Poseidon and Kalyke whom his father made invulnerable to weapons. LAMIA A queen of Libya (North Africa), She was a daughter of Poseidon (or Belos). LEKHES/Leches A lord of Korinthos (Southern Greece) and Eponym of its harbour Lekhaion, He was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Peirene. LELEX The first king of Megara (southern Greece), who emigrated to Greece from Aigyptos (Egypt in North Africa), He was a son of Poseidon and Libya. LEUKON/Leucon A prince of Athamantia in Boiotia (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Themisto, the wife of King Athamas (though most sources say the king was his natural father). LYKOS/Lycus (1) A man who was transferred to the Islands of the Blest by Poseidon, He was a son of Poseidon and the Pleaid Kelaino (or according to others of her sister Alkyone).

LYKOS/Lycus (2) A lord of Dirphys in Euboia (central Greece) who with his brother Nykteus slew Kreon and seized the throne of Thebes in Boiotia (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Kelaino daughter of Ergeus. MEGAREUS A lord of Onkhestos in Boiotia (central Greece) and later king of Megara (Southern Greece), Some say he was a son of Poseidon and Oinope (though others say his father was Onkhestos, Oinope's husband). MELAS A lord of the island of Khios (Greek Aegean), He was the son of Poseidon and a Nymphe. MESSAPOS/Messapus The eponymous founding king of Messapios (southern Italy) who was an ally of Turnus in his war against Aeneas. He was a son of Poseidon.

MESTOR A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis--a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean, He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite.

MINYAS An extremely wealthy king of Orkhomenos who, according to some, was a son of Poseidon (though others say his father was Khryses, Aiolos, or Orkhomenos). MNESEUS A king of one the ten kingdoms of Atlantis (a mythical continent in the Atlantic Ocean), He was a son of Poseidon and Kleite. MOLIONIDAI/Molionidae A pair of Siamese twins named Eurytos and Kteatos. They were princes of Olenos in Akhaia (southern Greece) and later co-rulers of the neighboring kingdom of Elis. The Molionidai were sons of Molione by either Poseidon or her husband Aktor. MYGDON A king of the Bebrykes tribe of Bithynia (Asia Minor), He was a son of Poseidon and the Nymphe Melia.

NAUPLIOS/Nauplius The eponymous founding lord of Nauplia in the Argolis (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Amymone.

NAUSITHOOS/Nausithous A king of the Phaiakoi (Phaeacians) of the island of Korkyra (north-western Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Periboia. NELEUS A king of Pylos (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Tyro. NIREUS A lord of Thessalia (northern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Kanake. NYKTEUS/Nycteus A regent of Thebes in Boiotia (central Greece) who seized lordship of the city with his brother Lykos. Nykteus was a son of Poseidon and Kelaino the daughter of Ergeus. OIOKLOS/Oeoclus A lord and co-founder of the town of Askra in Boiotia (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Askre.

ONKHESTOS (Onchestus) The eponymous founding lord of the town of Onkhestos in Boiotia (central Greece), He was a son of Poseidon.

PAION/Paeon The eponymous founding king of Paionia (north of Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Helle. PARNASSOS/Parnassus A lord of Phokis (central Greece), He was a son of the Nymphe Kleodora and either Poseidon or Kleopompos. PELASGOS/Pelasgus The eponymous first king of the ancient Pelasgian tribes of Arkadia (southern Greece), According to some, he was a son of Poseidon and Larissa (though others call him a son of Zeus or Earth-Born). PELIAS A king of Iolkos in Thessalia (northern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Tyro. PERATOS/Peratus A king of Sikyonia (southern Greece), son of Poseidon and Kalkhinia.

PERIKLYMENOS/Periclymenus A son of Poseidon and Astypalaia, He was probably the same as the Argonaut Periklymenos, who is usually called a son of Neleus (and so a grandson of Poseidon). (The error-prone writer Hyginus probably included him by mistake in his list of Poseidon's sons).

PERIPHETES/KORYNETES/Corynetes, A bandit of Epidauros, Argolis (southern Greece) who slew passerbys with his club, was slain by Theseus. According to some, Periphetes was a son of Poseidon (but others say Hephaistos). PHAIAX/Phaeax The eponymous first king of the Phaiakoi (Phaeacians) of the island of Korkyra (north-western Greece), son of Poseidon and the nymph Korkyra. PHINEUS A king of Salmydessos in Thrake (northern Greece), He was, according to some, a son of Poseidon (though others say his father was Agenor). PHOKOS/Phocus A lord of Tithorea in Phokis (central Greece) and an eponym of the region, He was a son of Poseidon by the wife of the Korinthian prince Ornytion (Ornytion is also sometimes called his father). PHTHIOS/Phthius The first eponymous king of Phthiotis (northern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Larissa. POLTYS A king of Ainos in Thrake (north of Greece), He was a son of Poseidon. PROKUSTES/Procrustes A bandit of Attika (southern Greece) who used to force passersby to fit exactly into his bed--by amputation or stretching. He was a son of Poseidon, Prokrustes was also named Damastes and Polypemos. SARPEDON A prince of Ainos in Thrake (north of Greece), He was a son of Poseidon. SKEIRON/Sciron A bandit of Megaris (southern Greece) who kicked passers-by off a cliff and into the jaws of a giant turtle. According to some, he was a son of Poseidon (though others say his father was Pelops, Pylas, or Kanethos). TAPHIOS/Taphius A pirate king of the Taphian Islands (Greek Aegean), He was a son of Poseidon and Hippothoe. TARAS The eponymous first king of Taras (southern Italy), He was a son of Poseidon and a Tarentine Nymphe. THASOS/Thasus The eponymous first king of the island of Thasos (Greek Aegean), According to some, he was a son of Poseidon (though others identified his father as Agenor or Kilix).

THESEUS An Athenian hero and king of Attika (southern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Aithra, though King Aigeus believed he was the father. TRIOPAS A king of one of the lands of Thessalia (northern Greece), He was a son of Poseidon and Kanake.

Appearance in astral or gen• a mature man with a sturdy build and dark beard holding a trident, dark skin with a beard and usually wearing a blue toga and blue eyes.

Festivals • At Corinth, the Isthmian games were an athletic and music festival in honor of the god. Athens held a feast for him in August, Athens held a vegetation festival where he was worshipped. Mycale in Ionia has a festival where they sacrifice a bull to him.  Ephesus in Ionia where a feast was held in his honor where the cup holders were called "bulls". Kalaureia was a temple dedicated to Poseidon where the region was also his so they would hold a feast and the members of the council would meet up in the temple and sacrifice a bull. Tainaria, where the participants were called Tainarioi, the sacred sanctuary of the god, was built in a cave in the Tainaron peninsula. Onchestos in Boeotia the feast held horse racing. in Sparta held the race Gaiaochoi and the temple was built beside a Hippodrome. Epidauros A fest in the month, of Poseidon, was celebrated in honor of Poseidon. In Helos The fest Pohoidaia was celebrated in honor of Poseidon, and the festival included athletic games and competitions. In Thuria Fest Pohoidaia was celebrated in honor of Poseidon, It included athletic games and competitions. In Mantineia in Arcadia, Poseidon was worshipped with the surname Hippios (of the horse), The fest included the athletic games Hippokrateia, The temple was holy and the entrance into the cella was not allowed. Pallandion in Arcadia Poseidon had the epithet Hippios (of the horse) and the fest included the athletic games Hippokrateia. In Lesbos A festival in the month Poseidios was celebrated in honor of Poseidon. In Myconos held a fest, he was worshipped as a god of fishing and women were not allowed. Demeter received offerings in the same fest, indicating that Poseidon was also the god of vegetation. In Tinos, A great fest called Poseidonia was celebrated in honor of Poseidon, The temple included great banquet halls, indicating a large number of participants Poseidon was worshipped as a healer-god.

Season • august

Status• One of the twelve Olympians is in the Big Three 

(the 3 kings of the world, hades (underworld), Zeus (overworld), Poseidon (sea)) He is a god, was in the Titan war, and was one of the majority that helped.

What angers them• insults, not keeping ur bargaining end of the deal, stealing, and insulting the sea or family. 

Planet• Neptune

Tarot cards• The chariot, King of Cups, and the king

Remind me of• drowning, kracken, aquareims

Scents/Inscene • Mrryths, frankincense, ocean, and rain scents.

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Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

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Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

Table of Contents

Introduction

Carbs are the Enemy: Why You Need Them in Your Diet

The Truth About Fad Diets: Why They Don’t Work Long-Term

Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat: Understanding the Role of Healthy Fats in Your Diet

The Importance of Portion Control: How Much Should You Really Be Eating?

The Dangers of Skipping Meals: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast or Any Other Meal

Conclusion

Introduction

Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years. With so much conflicting information available, it can be challenging to know what to believe when it comes to nutrition and diet. In this article, we will explore some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding diet and nutrition and provide evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions about your health.

Carbs are the Enemy: Why You Need Them in Your Diet

Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

Carbs are the Enemy: Why You Need Them in Your Diet

Carbohydrates, or carbs, have been demonized in the world of dieting for years. Many people believe that cutting carbs out of their diet is the key to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. However, this is a common misconception that can actually be harmful to your health.

Carbs are one of the three macronutrients that our bodies need to function properly, along with protein and fat. They are our body’s primary source of energy and are essential for brain function, muscle movement, and overall physical performance.

There are two types of carbs: simple and complex. Simple carbs are found in foods like sugar, honey, and fruit, while complex carbs are found in foods like whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. Complex carbs are the healthier option because they are digested more slowly, providing a steady stream of energy throughout the day.

One of the biggest misconceptions about carbs is that they are responsible for weight gain. While it is true that consuming too many calories can lead to weight gain, it is not solely the fault of carbs. In fact, studies have shown that a low-carb diet is not necessarily more effective for weight loss than a low-fat diet.

Cutting carbs out of your diet can also have negative effects on your health. Carbs are important for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, and a lack of carbs can lead to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. This can cause symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and even fainting.

Additionally, a low-carb diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Many healthy foods that are high in carbs, like fruits and vegetables, also contain important vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function properly. Cutting these foods out of your diet can lead to deficiencies in these nutrients.

So, how much carbs should you be consuming? The answer varies depending on your individual needs and goals. However, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbs make up 45-65% of your daily caloric intake.

It is also important to choose healthy sources of carbs. Instead of reaching for processed foods like white bread and sugary snacks, opt for whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. These foods are not only high in carbs, but also contain important nutrients that our bodies need.

In conclusion, carbs are not the enemy. They are an essential part of a healthy diet and provide our bodies with the energy and nutrients we need to function properly. Cutting carbs out of your diet can lead to negative health effects and is not necessarily more effective for weight loss. Instead, focus on consuming healthy sources of carbs and maintaining a balanced diet.

The Truth About Fad Diets: Why They Don’t Work Long-Term

Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

The world of dieting can be a confusing and overwhelming place. With so many fad diets and conflicting information, it’s no wonder that many people struggle to find a sustainable and healthy way of eating. In this article, we’ll explore the truth about fad diets and why they don’t work long-term.

Firstly, it’s important to understand what a fad diet is. A fad diet is a weight loss plan that promises quick results through extreme and often unsustainable methods. These diets often eliminate entire food groups or require strict calorie counting, which can be difficult to maintain over time.

One of the biggest problems with fad diets is that they often lead to a cycle of weight loss and gain, commonly known as yo-yo dieting. This is because these diets are not sustainable in the long-term and can lead to feelings of deprivation and binge eating.

Another issue with fad diets is that they often lack essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. For example, a low-carb diet may eliminate important sources of fiber and vitamins found in whole grains and fruits. Similarly, a vegan diet may lack important sources of protein and vitamin B12 found in animal products.

It’s also important to note that fad diets can have negative effects on our mental health. The constant focus on restriction and weight loss can lead to feelings of guilt and shame around food, which can be damaging to our self-esteem and overall well-being.

So, if fad diets don’t work long-term, what does? The answer is simple: a balanced and sustainable approach to eating. This means focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods and finding a way of eating that works for your individual needs and preferences.

One way to achieve this is through intuitive eating, which involves listening to your body’s hunger and fullness cues and eating in a way that feels satisfying and nourishing. This approach emphasizes the importance of enjoying all foods in moderation and rejecting the diet mentality.

Another approach is to focus on adding more whole foods to your diet, rather than eliminating certain foods or food groups. This can be done by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins into your meals.

It’s also important to remember that healthy eating is not just about what you eat, but how you eat. This means taking the time to savor your food, eating mindfully, and avoiding distractions such as screens or work while eating.

In conclusion, fad diets may promise quick results, but they are not sustainable in the long-term and can have negative effects on our physical and mental health. Instead, a balanced and sustainable approach to eating is key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and overall well-being. By focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods and finding a way of eating that works for you, you can achieve a healthy and enjoyable relationship with food.

Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat: Understanding the Role of Healthy Fats in Your Diet

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Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat: Understanding the Role of Healthy Fats in Your Diet

For years, we have been told that eating fat is bad for us and that it will make us gain weight. However, recent studies have shown that not all fats are created equal, and that some fats are actually good for us. In fact, eating healthy fats can help us lose weight, improve our heart health, and even boost our brain function.

So, what are healthy fats, and how can we incorporate them into our diet? Let’s take a closer look.

First, it’s important to understand that there are three types of fats: saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats. Saturated fats are typically found in animal products such as meat and dairy, as well as in some plant-based oils like coconut oil. Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are found in foods like nuts, seeds, and avocados, as well as in oils like olive oil and canola oil. Trans fats are the worst type of fat, and are typically found in processed foods like baked goods and fried foods.

Now, let’s talk about why healthy fats are so important. First and foremost, they are essential for our body to function properly. Fats help us absorb vitamins and minerals, and they also play a role in hormone production. Additionally, healthy fats can help us feel full and satisfied, which can prevent overeating and lead to weight loss.

One of the best sources of healthy fats is fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel. These fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation, improve heart health, and even boost brain function. If you’re not a fan of fish, you can also get omega-3s from other sources like chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts.

Another great source of healthy fats is avocados. Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. They are also a good source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote feelings of fullness.

Nuts and seeds are also a great source of healthy fats. Almonds, for example, are high in monounsaturated fats and have been shown to improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Walnuts are another great option, as they are high in omega-3 fatty acids and have been shown to improve brain function.

It’s important to note that while healthy fats are good for us, they are still high in calories. This means that we should consume them in moderation and be mindful of portion sizes. A good rule of thumb is to aim for a small handful of nuts or seeds per day, and to limit our intake of high-fat foods like cheese and butter.

In conclusion, eating fat won’t make you fat – as long as you’re eating the right kind of fat. Healthy fats, such as those found in fatty fish, avocados, nuts, and seeds, are essential for our body to function properly and can even help us lose weight and improve our heart health. So, don’t be afraid to incorporate these foods into your diet – your body will thank you for it.

The Importance of Portion Control: How Much Should You Really Be Eating?

Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

The Importance of Portion Control: How Much Should You Really Be Eating?

When it comes to dieting, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. One of the most common is the idea that you need to cut out entire food groups or drastically reduce your calorie intake in order to lose weight. However, the truth is that portion control is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy diet.

So, how much should you really be eating? The answer to that question depends on a variety of factors, including your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level. However, there are some general guidelines that can help you determine the appropriate portion sizes for your meals.

First and foremost, it’s important to understand that portion sizes have increased significantly over the past few decades. In fact, many of the meals we eat today are two to three times larger than they were in the 1950s. This increase in portion sizes has contributed to the obesity epidemic that we’re currently facing.

To combat this trend, it’s important to pay attention to the serving sizes listed on food labels. For example, a serving of pasta is typically one cup, while a serving of meat is about the size of a deck of cards. By measuring out your portions and sticking to these guidelines, you can ensure that you’re not overeating.

Another important factor to consider is the composition of your meals. Ideally, your plate should be filled with a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. These foods will provide your body with the energy and nutrients it needs to function properly, while also helping you feel full and satisfied.

In addition to paying attention to portion sizes and meal composition, it’s also important to listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. This means eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full, rather than relying on external cues like the clock or the amount of food on your plate.

One way to do this is to practice mindful eating. This involves paying close attention to the taste, texture, and aroma of your food, as well as the sensations in your body as you eat. By slowing down and savoring your meals, you’ll be more likely to notice when you’re full and less likely to overeat.

Of course, there are some situations where portion control may not be enough to achieve your health goals. For example, if you have a medical condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, you may need to follow a more specific diet plan. Similarly, if you’re an athlete or someone who engages in regular physical activity, you may need to consume more calories to fuel your workouts.

In these cases, it’s important to work with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian to develop a personalized nutrition plan that meets your individual needs.

In conclusion, portion control is a crucial component of a healthy diet. By paying attention to serving sizes, meal composition, and your body’s hunger and fullness cues, you can ensure that you’re eating the right amount of food to support your health and wellness goals. While there may be some situations where a more specific diet plan is necessary, these general guidelines can help you make informed choices about what and how much to eat.

The Dangers of Skipping Meals: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast or Any Other Meal

Diet Confusion: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

The world of dieting can be a confusing and overwhelming place. With so many conflicting opinions and advice, it can be difficult to know what to believe. One common misconception is that skipping meals, particularly breakfast, can help with weight loss. However, this is far from the truth.

Skipping meals can actually have negative effects on your health and weight loss goals. Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It kickstarts your metabolism and provides you with the energy you need to start your day. When you skip breakfast, your body goes into starvation mode, slowing down your metabolism and conserving energy. This can lead to overeating later in the day and ultimately, weight gain.

Skipping meals can also lead to a drop in blood sugar levels, causing you to feel tired, irritable, and unable to concentrate. This can affect your productivity and overall well-being. Additionally, skipping meals can lead to nutrient deficiencies, as you are not getting the necessary vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly.

It is important to note that not all meals are created equal. Eating a balanced breakfast that includes protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates can provide you with sustained energy throughout the day. On the other hand, skipping breakfast or opting for a sugary, processed breakfast can lead to a crash in energy levels and cravings for unhealthy foods.

The same goes for other meals throughout the day. Skipping meals can lead to overeating and poor food choices later on. It is important to listen to your body’s hunger cues and fuel it with nutritious foods throughout the day. This can help regulate your metabolism and prevent overeating.

In addition to the negative effects on weight loss and overall health, skipping meals can also have psychological effects. It can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, as well as a negative relationship with food. It is important to approach food with a balanced and positive mindset, rather than viewing it as something to be restricted or avoided.

In conclusion, skipping meals, particularly breakfast, is not a healthy or effective way to lose weight. It can lead to negative effects on your metabolism, energy levels, and overall health. Instead, focus on eating balanced meals throughout the day and listening to your body’s hunger cues. This can help regulate your metabolism, prevent overeating, and promote a positive relationship with food. Remember, a healthy diet is not about restriction or deprivation, but rather about nourishing your body with nutritious foods.

Conclusion

Conclusion: Diet confusion is a common problem that many people face when trying to improve their health and lose weight. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding diet and nutrition that can make it difficult to know what to eat and how much to eat. However, by debunking these myths and misconceptions, individuals can make informed decisions about their diet and achieve their health goals. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian to develop a personalized nutrition plan that meets individual needs and preferences.

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Diet after Embyro transfer in a IVF cycle

Diet plays an important role in the well being of an individual. Especially, if you are undergoing a procedure like IVF which can be quite taxing on the body and mind, taking care of your dietis vital. Having a balanced diet before and after IVF is important.

IVF Hospital in Delhi

Firstly, you need to understand that you dont need to eat differently after an embryo transfer and food intake should be more or less same as that of a natural pregnancy.

Water : its the most important component of our intake. One should take 10 to 12 glasses of water everyday. It helps in maintaining hydration,boosts immune system, improves blood flow and helps in proper functioning of hormones.

2 . You should cut out certain things like alcohol, coffee, spicy foods and foods containing sugars like candies and pastries.

After embryo transfer, your diet should focus on a wide range of foods. Try to eat a healthy diet containing lots of vegetables and fruit that is low in fat and calories, but with plenty of lean proteins, whole grains and other grains.

IVF Specialist in Delhi

Based on the extensive research on weight loss at different stages of fertility treatments, doctors advise women to maintain their normal diet during and after IVF for a successful pregnancy.

IVF is considered as a high risk of developing gestational diabetes, which may increase the risk for delivering low-birth weight babies . Therefore, avoiding high calorie foods, junk ,soda is useful.

Having fresh fruits and vegetables like bananas , oranges, berries, dates, sprouts, broccolietcwill eliminate post-IVF digestive problems.

Although, fats arent considered healthy, some fats like olive oil, sesame oil,flax seed oil and chia seed oil are beneficial for the mother and the baby.

Overall one just needs to be mindful of what you are eating during undergoing the treatment and one does not need to stressout much about what to eat and what not to eat. A healthy body and healthy mind leads to a happy pregnancy.

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AND ALSO FOR SOME REASON my dad like refuses to buy any food or drinks that arent incredibly sugary he has SUCH a sugar addiction and i honestly dont but he just refuses to buy any of the very specific things i ask for i.e sparkling water or snacks that wont make it feel like im being punched in the mouth repeatedly

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Mind-Clearing Grapefruit Marmalade

Grapefruit is a cleansing, purifying fruit. It can help cleanse the mind of doubt and negativity while helping keep your thoughts pure and focused.

As someone who actually loves marmalade, I created a very simple marmalade recipe that needs only one grapefruit and a bit of sugar. This recipe can help cleanse your mind while both cooking and eating it. You can add whatever other favors you want to it (lemon would be great, as it has energetic properties) and incorporate their uses in it as well.

Onto the recipe!

You will need:

One grapefruit: Cleansing, purifying

3/4 cup of sugar: Invoking sweetness

1 tsp of vanilla extract: Self-appreciation

A pot

A vegetable peeler

A knife

A cutting board

Instructions:

Cleanse your kitchen.

Wash your fruit thoroughly and use moon water to rinse it off. You can also use a sat scrub to cleanse it further, both spiritually and physically. Once that's over, peel one large strip of grapefruit peel. Set aside.

Cut your fruit into wheel slices and poke out any seeds. Using the tip of your knife, carefully, carefully, cut off the peel and pith. Too much of these will turn your marmalade very bitter but make decent cleansing tea.

In your pot, add your zest strip, fruit, and sugar. Stir it well until all of the fruit is covered in sugar. Over medium-high heat, cook it all down while stirring constantly. Mash up the fruit with a fork or potato masher until all of the fruit is liquified and as smooth as you can get it. (This is when you can add powdered herbs, lemon pieces, etc)

Reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until it can coat the back of a spoon thickly. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Remove the peel of zest and perform the fridge test. This is done by placing a collop of marmalade on a small plate and sticking it in the fridge or freezer until it's completely cooled. If you want it thicker, continue cooking the marmalade. (This is also when you want to remove any chunks like herbs or lemon chunks)

Once it's to your liking, remove the marmalade off of the heat and cool SLIGHTLY before putting it in a heat-safe container with a lid.

This should keep in the fridge for about a month. It's tasty on toast, ice cream, or as an additive to a citrus cake! It can also be a good offering for homesteading, nature, or fruit-related dieties. The scraps of grapefruit can be used in tea or even candied.

As always everyone, blessed be, and happy witching <3

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What I absolutely love about the Wood Elves from The Elder Scrolls is they are the best interpretation of elves that "live in harmony with trees" ever.

That being; Bosmer in TES live in an extremely large Jungle called Valenwood. Valenwood itself is weird because the trees are migratory but that's another story for another day. The point is Bosmer cities are housed within the migratory trees of this jungle. And more importantly, the Bosmer have an extremely close kinship with the trees and plantlife of their jungle. In fact they have a pact with the forest deity that, in exchange for the diety's protection, the Bosmer will not harm any vegetation in the forest.

at all.

As in they cannot use wood to build things, they cannot use plant matter to make clothing (so no cotton or things of the like). They cannot use the leaves or the berried or the branches or any part of any plant within the jungle.

And since they live IN a jungle, this makes for extremely harsh living conditions. So everything they wear, every tool they use and every food item they eat is carnivorous. They only wear leather and fur and bone, and only use weapons made of bone, claws, teeth and stone.

And also, because it makes food extremely difficult to come by, they are also the only race in TES with a very documented and open culture of cannibalism.

I have yet to see THAT kind of "in tune with nature and the trees" culture of elves taken to a logical extreme like this in any other fantasy setting. And it's glorious.